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Yokohama

Best Luxury Hotels in Yokohama and Minato Mirai (2026 Guide)

Compare six luxury hotels in Yokohama and Minato Mirai by location, room character, views and the experience each stay is built around.
Hakone

Yama no Chaya, Hakone: A Ryokan Across the Suspension Bridge

Explore Yama no Chaya in Hakone: 15 rooms, 11 with private open-air baths, seasonal kaiseki dining, access details and current Expedia availability.
Osaka

Patina Osaka Review: Castle Views, Wellness and a Quieter Side of Osaka

Patina Osaka review covering its castle-side setting, 50 sqm rooms, five dining venues, 1,400 sqm wellness floor and who this quieter stay suits.
Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Review: Private Onsen Rooms and a Noh Stage Near Kiyomizu-dera

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto review covering 52 rooms, private-onsen categories, Ryozen dining, its Noh stage and hilltop location near Kiyomizu-dera.
Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto Review: Thai Dining and 40-Square-Metre Rooms Near Kyoto Station

Dusit Thani Kyoto review covering 147 rooms, 40-square-metre entry categories, Ayatana and Kati, Devarana Wellness and the Nishi-Hongwanji location.
Kyoto

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu Review: A 1933 Schoolhouse Facing Yasaka Pagoda

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu review covering its 48 rooms, preserved 1933 schoolhouse, Yasaka Pagoda views, guest lounge, dining and Kiyomizu-zaka setting.
Okinawa

The Atta Terrace Club Towers, Okinawa: A Forested Retreat by the Sea

The Atta Terrace Club Towers in Onna: a hillside, 13-and-over retreat where every guest has club access, with towers, forest villas and suites for up to two.
Yokohama

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama: Water Gardens, Spacious Rooms, and a Minato Mirai Stay

Explore The Kahala Hotel and Resort Yokohama through its rooms starting from 47 square metres, water-garden dining, guest-only spa, in-room breakfast, and Minato Mirai access.
Kyoto

Sowaka Review: A Former Ryotei and 23 Individual Rooms in Gion

A Sowaka Kyoto review covering the historic Main Building and modern Annex, room layouts, selected semi-outdoor baths and dining at Gion Loka.
Kyoto

The Shinmonzen Review: Nine Suites Facing Gion’s Shirakawa River

The Shinmonzen Kyoto review covering its nine Tadao Ando-designed suites, Shirakawa River balconies, art collection, Jean-Georges dining and Gion location.